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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.98, 460.02 and 235.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.98, 460.02 and 235.56 is: 324.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.98 : 460.02 = 235.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.98/460.02 = 235.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.98x = 460.02 × 235.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.98x = 108,362.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,362.31/333.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.46

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